Enrollment
416
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alliance, OH
Marlington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marlington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390498803733
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlington Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlington Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlington Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Alliance, OH.
School address
District: Marlington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390498803733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlington Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlington Middle School
Marlington Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Alliance, Ohio, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #414.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 95 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 416 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marlington Local also operates Marlington High School (639 students) and Lexington Elementary School (306 students) alongside Marlington Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marlington Middle School compares
Marlington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 16% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Ohio - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Marlington Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlington Local, which includes Marlington Middle School.
$13,649
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.6%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marlington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marlington Middle School
How many students attend Marlington Middle School?
Marlington Middle School has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alliance, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlington Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlington Middle School?
36.8% of students at Marlington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marlington Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Alliance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlington Middle School?
Marlington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlington Middle School rank among public schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlington Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Alliance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alliance on the city page.
Is Marlington Middle School a good school?
Marlington Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marlington Local?
Besides Marlington Middle School, Marlington Local also operates Marlington High School (639 students), Lexington Elementary School (306 students), and Washington Elementary School (276 students). See the Marlington Local district page for the complete list.
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